Ichi Sushi (Brooklyn) — Restaurant in New York

It's rare that I give 1 star but the food and service was absolute trash. I ordered the soft shell crab appetizer which was disgusting and inedible. I also ordered the scorpion roll which comes in the shape of a scorpion which was pretty cool. It consists of 12 pieces of soft shell crab sushi pieces and all I could taste was the rice. The sushi wasn't fresh at all and was also flavorless, dry, and stiff. It definitely wasn't made fresh today and was probably stored in the fridge for a day or 2. I also ordered the chicken teriyaki which was so disappointing I couldn't believe what I was looking at. They boiled some chicken and poured some sauce & sesame seeds on top of it. The chicken wasn't even grilled, sautéed, or seasoned. Just bland, boiled unseasoned flavorless chicken. Absolutely disgusting!! It came with miso soup which had these weird pieces of tofu in it which the soup was also gross.

Even the sake was nasty. I love sake and have never tasted bad sake but they definitely have some.

I was super uncomfortable as the female waitress was standing there watching & staring at me while I ate practically the whole time. She even at one point sat across from me and had a loud obnoxious conversation in her language with the other employee. It was so rude & unprofessional.

They charged me 15% gratuity and still printed out the gratuity slip and stapled it to the front of the bill where you sign after using your credit card. You included the tip already so why would I give you any more of my money. Why has the world become so greedy!!!

This is hands down the worst sushi I have ever tasted. Everything was nasty!!! I truly don't...

My visit to Ichi Sushi Brooklyn was deeply disappointing, and I would not recommend it to anyone. The overall experience was a letdown, from the chaotic atmosphere to the subpar food and questionable service practices. The restaurant was in a state of disarray. Cluttered and messy, the tables felt chaotic and uninviting. To make things worse, a sign stating a $50 minimum charge per person was displayed on the table, which I found off-putting and unprofessional. The service was abysmal. Our server was more interested in chatting with a friend (in what sounded like Chinese, or another language I couldn't understand) than in paying attention to us or any other diners. It was almost impossible to get their attention, and they seemed completely apathetic to their duties. The food itself was a significant letdown. While not entirely inedible, the sushi was decidedly low-quality. The fish had a unpleasantly fishy taste, which is a major red flag for any sushi restaurant. The rice was overcooked and mushy, turning each piece of sushi into a flavorless, watery mush. The entire meal lacked any distinct or appealing flavors. To add insult to injury, the final bill included an automatic 18% gratuity. Despite this automatic charge, our server still had the audacity to ask for an additional tip. This practice felt dishonest, especially given the complete lack of service we received. Ultimately, my experience at Ichi Sushi Brooklyn was a regrettable one. The combination of poor service, low-quality food, and shady business practices makes it a place I will never return to and will actively discourage others...

I've come here many times since they first opened. Way back, service and food was good. We used to consistently come here for a quick Chinese-Japanese meal and have absolutely no complaints. But, with time, the restaurant seemed to have gotten worse. After a year of not coming here, we decided to go for Mother's Day dinner. Their sushi chef were only focused on making sushi for take out, completely ignoring the dine-in guests orders. That was already frustrating. It took an hour for some simple sushi orders and other guests were waiting even longer.

And, to make matters worse, another table had asked how much longer the food is going to take because they've been waiting for a long time already. The boss gave them a nasty attitude and told him to leave, which they did. That's unacceptable. Not even an apology for the delay or an attempt to rectify the situation. The sushi, when it did come out, wasn't rolled well and crumbled upon being lifted. The wait staff did try their best despite the boss's complete disregard for his customers dining in, but there's only so much they can do when the ALL the sushi chefs are told to prioritize the takeout over everyone in the restaurant.

Not coming here again -- the attitude is miserable and food quality...